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Two cargo ships attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
6 Febbraio 2024 - On January 6, the Houthi forces launched attacks on two cargo ships navigating off the coast of Yemen. The vessels targeted were the bulk carriers Star Nasia and Morning Tide, the former being American and the latter British.
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News Briefs for February 5, 2024
5 Febbraio 2024 - Container reliability – Ceva and Ferrari – Ford's hydrogen truck – Doubling of Falconara Orte railway – Xpo orders electric trucks
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Iveco expands partnerships in electric truck
5 Febbraio 2024 - Iveco kicks off 2024 by forging two significant alliances in the electric vehicle sector, with Hyundai and Basf.
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CMA CGM exits Red Sea Route and increases freight charges
5 Febbraio 2024 - The French shipping giant CMA CGM has announced a full withdrawal from the Red Sea route and revealed a series of freight surcharges, including for the Mediterranean area.
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In France winds of crisis even for rail intermodal transport
5 Febbraio 2024 - A survey by the Groupement National des Transports Combinés reveals that nearly half of the operators interviewed anticipate a deterioration in the French intermodal transport market, with only ten percent envisioning positive outcomes.
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Austria extends truck bans on the Tauern route
5 Febbraio 2024 - The Austrian Ministry of Mobility has implemented a ban on the movement of commercial vehicles on the A10 Tauern motorway on Fridays and Saturdays, until March 30, 2024.
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Air freight rates decline despite Red Sea crisis
5 Febbraio 2024 - The Baltic Air Freight Index's January report on air cargo rates does not indicate a significant increase, despite a shift from sea to air transport caused by the Red Sea crisis.
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Schmitz argobull revamps its container trailer lineup
2 Febbraio 2024 - Schmitz Cargobull unveiled a significant update to its range of container transport trailers, introducing four models capable of carrying containers from 20 to 45 feet, with one model offering the option to be equipped with a generator set.
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Austrian Railways prepare plans for 2040
2 Febbraio 2024 - The Austrian government and the national railway company ÖBB have embarked on a technical project named Target Network 2040, with a far-sighted vision for the development of the railway network aiming towards the mid-century.
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IRU calls on the EU for protection of trucks during farmers protests
2 Febbraio 2024 - The International Road Transport Union, alongside transport associations from France, Romania, and Spain, met with European Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean to request protections for drivers and commercial vehicles during farmer protests.
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Global air cargo transport grows 14% in January
2 Febbraio 2024 - Global air cargo transport has kicked off 2024 by confirming the growth in volumes recorded at the end of the previous year. Early readings from WorldACD show an annual increase of 14%. However, freight rates remain suppressed.
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CMA CGM and Centcom deny attack on container ship Koi
2 Febbraio 2024 - Following claims by the Houthi rebels that they had hit the container ship Koi of CMA CGM, the French shipping company has denied any damage to the vessel, and Central Command reports that the missiles fell into the water.
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Container freight rates reverse course
1 Febbraio 2024 - The Drewry Container Index reveals that in the last week of January, spot freight rates for container shipping reversed direction, declining across nearly all routes except those affecting the United States. The rate between Shanghai and Genoa has dropped below $6,000 per FEU.
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Scania loses appeal over truck cartel fine
1 Febbraio 2024 - On February 1, the Court of Justice of the European Union announced it had dismissed Scania's appeal against the €880.523 million fine imposed by the European Commission for a cartel in the commercial vehicle sales sector.
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UPS to cut 12,000 jobs in 2024
1 Febbraio 2024 - UPS has announced a reduction of 12,000 jobs for 2024, following a year described by CEO Carol Tomé as "difficult and disappointing". The company's revenues fell by 9.3% and profits by 28.7%.
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Bertschi expands logistics operations in China
1 Febbraio 2024 - The Bertschi Group has enhanced its presence in the Far East with significant developments: the opening of a new logistics hub in Zhangjiagang, China, and an upcoming joint venture in Japan slated for 2024. Despite facing a downturn in revenue in 2023, the company is forging ahead with its expansion plans.
Brevi dal mondo
Movimentazione porto Ravenna - Nodo ferroviario sud Barcellona - Corridoio ferroviario Polonia Ucraina - Coldiretti vuole il ritorno a Suez - Nuova stazione Maersk a Savannah
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Cronaca
Incidente sul lavoro nell’autotrasporto in Liguria
Un autotrasportatore pugliese è stato vittima di un incidente sul lavoro mortale mentre svolgeva attività di scarico nel piazzale di un oleificio della provincia d’Imperia. Aperta un’indagine per omicidio colposo e camion sequestrato.
Normativa
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Aereo
Un Natale anticipato agrodolce per il cargo aereo
Novembre 2025 registra una crescita della domanda globale del trasporto aereo delle merci del 5%, ma le tariffe spot continuano a scendere (-5%). Xeneta avverte: in arrivo un 2026 di guerra dei prezzi con una crescita prevista ferma al 2-3%.
Ferrovia
La Georgia crocevia tra l’Asia e l’Europa
Le ferrovie georgiane hanno annunciato numerose iniziative per incrementare il traffico in una delle arterie vitali del Middle Corridor, tra cui un nuovo grande terminal che dovrebbe decollare nel 2026. Ma c'è grande attenzione anche sul porto secco di Tbilisi e un altra relazione ferroviaria.
Persone
Cambio alla presidenza di Unrae Veicoli Industriali
Alla fine di novembre 2025, l’associazione dei costruttori esteri Unrae ha annunciato che Giovanni Dattoli, amministratore delegato di Volvo Trucks Italia, guiderà la sezione Veicoli industriali per il triennio 2025-28.
